Medicine and Surgery in English at University of Padua

For 2026/27, University of Padua has 75 seats in its English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree for EU citizens and non-EU citizens resident in Italy, and 25 for non-EU citizens resident abroad. Admission is through the IMAT. The degree takes 6 years and is taught in Venice. In IMAT 2026, the last admitted candidate scored 72.9 out of 90 (Non-EU, resident abroad, provisional).

University of PaduaVenice

Key facts

Lowest admitted score, IMAT 2026
72.9provisionalout of 90 · Non-EU, resident abroad
Duration
6 years
Tuition
€0–€2,990a year, based on family income
Admission exam
IMAT
Teaching language
English
Degree
Single-cycle master's (LM‑41)
City
Venice

Seats by year

The Ministry of University and Research (MUR) sets the seats each year by decree, and the university's call for applications repeats them.

  • EU and resident in Italy
  • Non-EU, resident abroad
Seats in Medicine and Surgery at University of Padua, by academic year
Academic yearEU and resident in ItalyNon-EU, resident abroadTotal
2026/277525100
2025/267525100

Source: MUR seat decrees (DM 1005/2026, DM 599/2025).

Minimum IMAT scores

The score of the last admitted candidate, out of 90. Rankings move for weeks after publication, so a score stays provisional until the university closes the ranking.

Minimum IMAT score for Medicine and Surgery at University of Padua, by exam year
IMATNon-EU, resident abroad
202672.9provisional
202565.4provisional

Source: rankings published by the university.

Admission 2026/27: steps and dates

From the MUR decree and the university’s call for applications. Dates can change, so check the call before you apply.

  1. at 15:00

    Test registration on Universitaly

    same date at every university

  2. at 13:30

    IMAT test

  3. National EU ranking published

    same date at every university

  4. Non-EU ranking published

  5. Enrolment of admitted candidates

  • At least 20 points to enter the EU ranking
  • Secondary school diploma
  • English certificate: not required, counts only in a tie
  • Study visa for non-EU applicants abroad
  • Residence permit after arrival

Tuition and scholarships

Public universities set the yearly contribution by family income (ISEE). Many also set fixed fees for international students.

Yearly contribution 2026/27

€0–€2,990

No contribution with an ISEE up to €30,000

Fixed fees for international students

Non-EU citizens
€2,990
Students from developing countries
€996.66
Università degli Studi di Padova

Source: the university’s fee regulation and application portal.

Prepare for the IMAT

Timed IMAT mock exams, topic practice and video lessons, with a progress report after every test.